New York Jets 1970: A Game-by-Game Guide

by John Schaefer

Relive the New York Jets' memorable 1970 season with this guide that explores the entire year game by game, from the historic Monday Night Football season opener all the way through the final battle against the Colts.It was a difficult year for the Jets, one that started with much promise but that was sabotaged by a brutal string of injuries, including ones to Joe Namath and Matt Snell. But the Jets still played with passion and had several noteworthy moments, including major upsets of the Rams and Vikings, an excruciating near-miss agaisnt the Raiders and the first ever "Battle of New York" against the Giants. All of the highs and lows from the exciting season are here. A full recap and box score from every game is included, so you can follow the exploits of Weeb Ewbank's team from start to finish.Links to video highlights are also provided (including the entire first-ever Monday Night Football game as broadcast by ABC!) adding even more detail and excitement to the story of the 1970 Jets. Whether you are a die-hard Jets fan or an NFL history buff, you will enjoy this look back at the 1970 New York Jets.

105 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 11, 2012